
By Spencer McLaughlin of Locked on CFB for SuperWest Sports
June 25, 2024
Oregon State Athletic Director Scott Barnes recently said that eight teams is the right number for the Pac-12 to rebuild to keep them nimble/flexible.
Is that the right approach if they intend to keep the league thriving in the future?
On today’s episode of Locked On College Football, I also talk about Michigan’s odds to make the Playoff in 2024.
Should the Wolverines really be favored to make the 12-team Playoff with so much turnover?
‘Locked On Gators’ host Brandon Olsen joins the show to talk about Florida and Miami’s week 1 showdown in Gainesville.
Why would the betting line have trended towards Billy Napier’s team as their win total fell from 5.5 to 4.5 in recent weeks?

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